[bhursey]

I right now charge nothing for a sitting fee this might be a mistake however I have found that say I do a 1-2 hours photo shoot another say 2 hours of editing. I have found out especially with kid and family photography I get orders around 100+$ and there family and friends order also. I say right now through the end of 2009 I do not charge sitting fees. The one problem I have found is people wait some times months to order pictures. Starting in 2010 I am going to charge a 50$ sitting fee and give a 50$ coupon from zenfolio so that will give them incentive to order. I agree a contract and model release is a must.

I enjoy taking photos my business is just extra money to help my family and pay for the equipment. However I think it might be hard in the future to start charging. However given the reaction to my work I dont think it will be to much of a problem.